Radiofrequency ablation of arrhythmias guided by non-fluoroscopic catheter location: a prospective randomized trial

Mark J. Earley, Refai Showkathali, Maysaa Alzetani, Peter M. Kistler, Dhiraj Gupta, Dominic J. Abrams, Julie A. Horrocks, Stuart Harris, Simon C. Sporton, Richard J. Schilling

European Heart Journal · 2006 · 200 citations · 12 references

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Abstract

Ensite NavX and Carto procedures have similar effectiveness and safety to a conventional approach; however, they both reduce X-ray exposure, with NavX producing a significantly greater effect than Carto. Although this benefit is achieved at a greater financial cost, there may be long-term benefits to catheter laboratory staff.

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